The Only Empirically Evaluated Treatment for Someone Diagnosed with Gender

question 79

Multiple Choice

The only empirically evaluated treatment for someone diagnosed with gender identity disorder is

• A) psychotherapy.
• B) antidepressants.
• C) sex reassignment surgery.
• D) sexual orientation therapy.

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